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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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