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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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