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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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