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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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