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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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