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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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