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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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