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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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