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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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