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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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