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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for 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 online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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