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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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