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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students 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 variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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