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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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