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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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