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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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