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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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