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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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