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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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