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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses 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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