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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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