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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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