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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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