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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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