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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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