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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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