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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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