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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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