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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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