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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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