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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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