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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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