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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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