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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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