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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key 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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