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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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