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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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