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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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