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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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