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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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