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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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