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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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