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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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