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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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