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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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