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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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