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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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