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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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