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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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