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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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