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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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