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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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