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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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