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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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