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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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