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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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