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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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