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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education