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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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