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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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