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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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