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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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