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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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