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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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