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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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