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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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