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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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