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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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