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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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