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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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