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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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