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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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