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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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