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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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