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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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