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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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