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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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