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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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