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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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