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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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