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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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