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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled students 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 courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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