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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the most important 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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