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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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