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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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