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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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