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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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