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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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