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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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