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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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