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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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