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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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