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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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