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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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