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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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