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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate 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. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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