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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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