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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free 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 issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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