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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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