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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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