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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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