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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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