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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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