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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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