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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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