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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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