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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources