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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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