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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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