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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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