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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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