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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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