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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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