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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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