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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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