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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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