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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are empowering people 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 massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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