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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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