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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable humans all around 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 MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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