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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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