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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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