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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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