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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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