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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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