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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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