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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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