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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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