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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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