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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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