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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning 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. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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