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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people 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 MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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