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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people 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 free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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