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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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