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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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