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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners 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. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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