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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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