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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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