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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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