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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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