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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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