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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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