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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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