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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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