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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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