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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners 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 commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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