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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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