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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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