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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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