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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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