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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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