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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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