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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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