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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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