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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are enabling people 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 for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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