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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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