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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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