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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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