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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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