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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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