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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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