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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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