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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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