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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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