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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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