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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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