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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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