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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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