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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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