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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants 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 but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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