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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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