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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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