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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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