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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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