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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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