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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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