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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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