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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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