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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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