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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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