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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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