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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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