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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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