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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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