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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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