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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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