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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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