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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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