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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources