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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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