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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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