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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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