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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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