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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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