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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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