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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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