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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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