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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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