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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around 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 online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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