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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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