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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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