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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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