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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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