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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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