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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements 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. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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