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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies 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 get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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