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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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