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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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