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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. 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. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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