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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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