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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. 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 a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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