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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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