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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology are enabling people 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. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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