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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. 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. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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