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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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