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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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