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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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