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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in courses 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 several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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