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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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