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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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