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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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