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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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