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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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