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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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