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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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