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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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