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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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