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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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