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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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