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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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