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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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