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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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