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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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