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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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