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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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