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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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