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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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