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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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