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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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