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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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