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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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