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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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