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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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