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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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