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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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