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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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