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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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