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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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