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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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