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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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