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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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