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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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