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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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