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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education