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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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