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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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