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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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