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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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