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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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