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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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