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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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