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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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