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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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