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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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