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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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