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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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