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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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