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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have empowered students 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 massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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