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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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