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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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