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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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