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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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