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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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