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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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