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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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