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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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