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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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