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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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