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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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