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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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