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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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