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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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