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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of 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 for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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