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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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