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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? 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 Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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