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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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