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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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