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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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