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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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