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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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