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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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