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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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