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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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