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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people 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. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major 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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