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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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