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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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