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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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