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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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