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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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