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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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