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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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