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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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