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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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