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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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