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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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