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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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