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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are 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 several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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