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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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