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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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