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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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