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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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