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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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