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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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