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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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