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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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