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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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