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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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