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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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