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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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