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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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