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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants 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 for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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