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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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