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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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