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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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