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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. 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. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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