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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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