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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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