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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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