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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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