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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made 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. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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