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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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