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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses 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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