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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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