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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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