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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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