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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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