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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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