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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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