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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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