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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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