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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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