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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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