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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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