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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over 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 online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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