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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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