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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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