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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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