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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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