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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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