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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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