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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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