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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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