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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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