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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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