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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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