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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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