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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have enabled students all over 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 free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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