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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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