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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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