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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around 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 MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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