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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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