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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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