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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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