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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important 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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