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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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