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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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