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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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