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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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