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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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