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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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