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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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