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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important 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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