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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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