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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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