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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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