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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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