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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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