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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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