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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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