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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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