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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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