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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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