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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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