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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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