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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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