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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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