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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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