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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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