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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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