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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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