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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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