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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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