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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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