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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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