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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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