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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver 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 massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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