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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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