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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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