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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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