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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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