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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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