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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth 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 normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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