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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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