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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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