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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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