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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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