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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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