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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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