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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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