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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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