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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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