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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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