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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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