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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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