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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates 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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