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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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