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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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