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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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