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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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