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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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