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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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