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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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