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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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