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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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