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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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