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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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