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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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