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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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