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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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