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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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