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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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