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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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