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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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