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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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