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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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