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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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