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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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