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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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