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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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