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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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