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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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