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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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