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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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