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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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