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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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