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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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