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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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