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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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