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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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