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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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