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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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