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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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