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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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