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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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