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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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