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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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