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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners 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 MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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