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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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