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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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