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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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