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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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