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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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