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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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