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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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