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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for 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 massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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