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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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