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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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