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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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