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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with 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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