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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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