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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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