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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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