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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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