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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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