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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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