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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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