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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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