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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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