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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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