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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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