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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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