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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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