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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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