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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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