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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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