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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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