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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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