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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth 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 commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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