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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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