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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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