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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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