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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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