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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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