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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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