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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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