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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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