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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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