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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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