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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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