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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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