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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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