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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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