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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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