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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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