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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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