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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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