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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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