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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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