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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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