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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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