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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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