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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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