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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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